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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,033.70, 1,467,050.55 and 268,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,033.70, 1,467,050.55 and 268,060.60 is: 402,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,033.70 : 1,467,050.55 = 268,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,033.70/1,467,050.55 = 268,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,033.70x = 1,467,050.55 × 268,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,033.70x = 393,258,450,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,258,450,663.33/978,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,090.90

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